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Welcome, Developers! 👋

CSS fundamentals take center stage this week with interview prep strategies, modern anchor positioning techniques, and the classic framework showdown between Bootstrap and Tailwind.


We're also exploring Zig's surprisingly readable syntax design and how computer tools transforming creative processes isn't new, but has intensified with AI tools.

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🔖 The Reading Room

Articles we have hand-picked for you:

How to Prepare for CSS-Specific Interview Questions

This guide covers 10 curated questions with varied difficulty levels alongside real-world examples and multiple solution approaches. Stay current with CSS features interviewers expect you to know, including CSS custom properties, aspect-ratio, clamp() functions, and CSS nesting.

By Shivam Bhalla →

The Creator and the Machine

This is a long read from a design perspective that explores how computers aiding creativity isn't new, but has intensified with the advance of AI tools. Worth reading if you're a fan of history and need something to go with that coffee.

By Caio Barrocal →

A gentle introduction to anchor positioning

Anchor positioning is a pure CSS solution for responsive menus and tooltips. This eliminates the need for JavaScript when positioning elements relative to other elements. You can now create dynamic UI components like dropdown menus that automatically adjust based on available space.
By Saron Yitbarek →

Zig’s Lovely Syntax

Zig's design philosophy demonstrates how thoughtful syntax choices create a surprisingly readable programming language. By unifying expressions, eliminating namespace complexity, and treating everything as values, Zig proves that fewer features can lead to better developer experience. The language borrows smartly from Rust while simplifying through better semantics.

By Alex Kladov →

Tailwind CSS vs. Bootstrap: Which Framework Is Right for Your Next Project?

Bootstrap offers plug-and-play components for rapid MVP development, while Tailwind CSS provides utility classes for faster HTML iteration. Bootstrap wins for beginners seeking quick setup, but Tailwind excels for experienced developers who prefer utility-first approaches. The choice depends on your team's experience level and project timeline.

By Samir Bhimbha →

⏳ Back in Time

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🧰 The Toolbox

Tools and products we're excited about today:

Git Worktree

Git worktree enables developers to create multiple working directories from a single repository, allowing simultaneous work on different branches without switching contexts or using git stash for temporary changes.

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CSS-Questions 

CSS-Questions is an interactive testing platform that helps developers assess their CSS skills through structured quizzes covering basic to advanced topics like selectors, animations, and container queries.

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Figma Make

Figma Make is a prompt-to-app tool that lets users build interactive applications, test UI interactions, and prototype ideas using simple text prompts within Figma's design platform.

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Umami 

Umami is a simple, fast, privacy-focused web analytics tool that serves as an alternative to Google Analytics, offering website traffic tracking without compromising user privacy.

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Build a fully integrated form management system using SurveyJS client libraries. Let your users create, edit, and style dynamic JSON-based forms in a drag & drop builder. Render them in your app (React, Angular, Vue 3, or vanilla JS) and store responses in your own database.


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